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Can Si Wu Tang Help Relieve Menstrual Discomfort? Expert Insights

Menstrual Period - Si Wu Tang Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is about 26-28 days, lasting for five days, but on the second and third days, I experience blood clots. On the second day, I also feel heaviness in my lower abdomen, soreness in my lower back, and headaches. It seems...


Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Si Wu Tang is used to nourish the blood for patients with blood deficiency without heat, typically taken after menstruation. It can also be taken during menstruation if there is fatigue and abdominal discomfort. Incorrect usage may lead to prolonged menstrual periods or sy...

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Does Longan and Red Dates Affect Uterine Fibroids? Insights for Women

Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I drink longan and red dates after my menstrual period, but I've heard that longan and red dates can cause uterine fibroids to grow larger. Is that true? I am thirty years old, but I have a lot of gray hair. Why is that?


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Shunxin / 30 / Online User, Hello, 1. To my knowledge, there is currently no definitive evidence or literature indicating that consuming longan and red dates after menstruation will cause uterine fibroids to enlarge; this may be merely hearsay. The enlargement of uterine f...

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Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine for Fertility Enhancement

The effects of this patch? Hello~ Recently, I have been seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, but the doctor did not provide a detailed explanation of my symptoms. I was prescribed several herbal remedies: Warming the Channels Decoction (温经汤), Sang Ji Sheng (桑寄生), X...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear SS, I am glad to receive your letter! Are Wenjing Decoction, Sangjisheng, Xuduan, Yin Yang Huo, Tu Si Zi, and Danggui Shaoyao San formulas effective for enhancing fertility? Yes, these traditional Chinese medicines have a regulatory effect on the uterine environment in wome...

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Understanding Menstrual Pain After Childbirth: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Menstrual pain in mature women? Hello Doctor: Today is the second day of my menstrual period, but I have a lot of abdominal pain and my lower back is very sore. I have already given birth to two children, but for the past two to three months, I have been experiencing menstrual cr...


Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello Joyce: Based on your description, your dysmenorrhea is classified as secondary dysmenorrhea, indicating that it is not an initial issue but has developed over time. You have already undergone a gynecological examination with no significant findings, which helps rule out cer...

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Is Long-Term Consumption of Fu Ling Safe for Digestive Health?

Is it safe to take Poria long-term? Hello, I often feel that my stool is wet and sticky after a bowel movement, and I have to wipe several times; otherwise, I experience constipation. A friend suggested that I take Poria (Fu Ling). Now, I eat a breakfast of oatmeal, milk powder, ...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Xiao-Wen / 23 / Online User, Hello: Your symptoms are described in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as spleen deficiency and spleen dampness. In TCM, "spleen" does not refer to the anatomical spleen. The "spleen" in TCM is responsible for regulating an...

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Can You Take Herbal Remedies for Menopause During Your Period?

Menopausal medication Hello Dr. Ding: May I ask if it is still okay to take Chinese herbal medicine for menopause when menstruation has started?


Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Dear Nenny, Hello. The choice of medication should depend on the specific drugs prescribed, as treatments for menopausal symptoms can vary based on individual constitution, which may be more heat or cold dominant. It is advisable to consult with the prescribing physician. Altern...

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Navigating Unexplained Health Issues: A Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine

How should I proceed? Hello, doctor: I am feeling very unwell, and the cause cannot be determined. I have undergone many tests, but no one knows what the illness is. Metabolic syndrome is a term used by every doctor to describe my condition. However, I also have panic disorder an...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Xiao Zhuan, I am glad to receive your letter! Let me summarize your concerns: 1. Panic disorder (taking psychiatric medication). 2. Sweating and feeling hot. 3. Swelling of hands and feet during menstruation. 4. Desire to lose weight. 5. Where to start with examinations? F...

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Relieving Menstrual Pain: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help

Menstrual pain Hello Dr. Chen: I often experience severe pain during my menstruation. I wonder if traditional Chinese medicine can help improve my condition and adjust my constitution.


Dr. Chen Zhaoxun Reply:
Hello BKK: It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine to improve overall health after your menstrual period ends, in order to avoid severe pain during your next menstrual cycle. Changhua Hospital cares about you.

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Can People with Hepatitis B Safely Consume Traditional Chinese Herbal Soup?

Can a person with hepatitis B drink Chinese herbal soup? Hello Dr. Huang, I have been troubled by dysmenorrhea throughout my menstrual period, experiencing pain from the first day until the end, and I have heavy bleeding. Gynecological examinations by Western medicine have show...


Dr. Huang Yijia Reply:
Hello, Xiaolan: I will answer your questions in two parts. The first part is whether patients with hepatitis B can take Zhongjiang Decoction. My answer is no, it is not suitable, as it contains some warming and tonifying herbs that could exacerbate hepatitis and worsen the condit...

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Is It Safe to Wash Hair During Menstruation? Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Is it suitable to wash your hair during your menstrual period? Dear Doctor: Is it okay to wash my hair during my menstrual period? I found some information online regarding this topic. Is there any truth to it? Thank you. Here is an excerpt from the internet: "Do not wash ...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Xiao Mei, Thank you for your letter and for providing additional information that broadened my understanding. This statement makes sense; however, I believe he is referring to "washing hair with cold water," as he follows the phrase "washing hair" with &...

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Can You Use Sanfu Patches During Menstruation? A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Menstrual period Is it advisable to use Sanfu patches during menstruation?


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
It is more suitable to apply the Sanfu plaster after the menstrual period has ended.

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Understanding Menstrual Pain and Ice Craving: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

I experience pain every month? Hello doctor, I have severe anemia and experience pain every month during my menstrual period, although the menstrual flow is not heavy and I occasionally have small blood clots. I have a peculiar habit of craving ice cubes regardless of the weather...


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Eating ice cubes can lead to poor blood circulation, which may result in reduced menstrual flow and cause dysmenorrhea. It is advisable to limit or avoid consuming ice. Symptoms should improve as a result. A preference for eating ice may be due to internal heat in the body, which...

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Understanding the Effects of Si Wu Tang on Inflammation and Digestive Health

Inquiry 1. I have been suffering from chronic constipation for about 26 years, and I often experience internal organ strains. I heard that consuming Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) can worsen inflammation in the body. Is this true? What are the characteristics of this condi...


Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Dear Fang, Hello. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) categorizes constipation into various types, including excess (shi) and deficiency (xu). Excess types can further be divided into heat and qi stagnation, while deficiency types can be classified into qi deficiency, blood defic...

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Addressing Irregular Menstrual Cycles and Related Health Issues

Health issues Irregular menstrual periods, with approximately two months of absence, have recently been accompanied by sudden breast tenderness for about a week, and menstruation has still not occurred. Occasionally, there is a discharge of light brown liquid, along with frequent...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Circle, I am glad to receive your letter. The issues you mentioned regarding missed menstruation, breast tenderness, bowel sounds, belching, phlegm in the throat, and shoulder pain can be addressed by a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner. However, I believe you...

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Understanding the Link Between Menstrual Cycles and Headaches

Headache Dr. Hou: I always feel a tightness in my head before and after my menstrual period, which then leads to migraines. The pain is often so severe that I lose my appetite and feel nauseous, making it difficult to sleep and affecting my mood, significantly disrupting my daily...


Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello: 1. The occurrence of menstruation is related to headaches in some individuals, which is referred to as "premenstrual syndrome." According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, some people may experience this due to insufficient qi and blood, while others may be prone ...

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Understanding Infertility: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Are you already infertile? Six years ago, I was pregnant and underwent a medical abortion at six weeks due to financial pressures when I was younger. Since then, I have frequently experienced delayed menstruation, and my menstrual flow often seems to end quickly by the third or f...


Dr. Chu Baiqing Reply:
Dear Ling: No physician can definitively tell you that you are infertile and that you must conceive successfully. Both partners need to be in a compatible condition. Your irregular menstrual cycle and light flow can be influenced by emotional factors and previous induced abortion...

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Understanding Qi and Blood Deficiency: Insights for Chronic Pain Relief

Continuation of questions regarding Qi deficiency or Blood deficiency? Dr. Hsu: Hello, thank you very much for your patient response. I would like to ask a follow-up question regarding my long-term neck, shoulder, and back pain, which becomes severe every winter. I have tried sev...


Dr. Xu Weihong Reply:
According to your description, this should fall under the category of emotional disorders in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is also a manifestation of weakened brain nerves. I recommend the following: engage in aerobic exercise for more than 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week; ...

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Understanding Heavy Head and Heat Sensation: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

Feeling of heaviness in the head? Hello, Dr. Yan! Thank you for answering my questions. I have a heavy feeling in my head, and my head feels a bit warm. I don't have a fever, nor do I have symptoms like sneezing, coughing, or a sore throat, and I don't have a cold, but ...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. Generally speaking, it seems that your issue is indeed a concern. I recommend consulting a physician for advanced gastrointestinal examinations to determine the exact problem. 2. I suggest you ...

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Understanding Fibrocystic Breast Changes: TCM Treatment Options

Medical consultation Hello Doctor: I have a breast fibrocystic lump under each armpit. Generally, I feel fine, but they tend to enlarge before and after my menstrual period. I would like to ask: 1. What is the degree of improvement with traditional Chinese medicine treatment? 2. ...


Dr. Lin Huanquan Reply:
The Sixteen-Flavor Liuqi Decoction in Traditional Chinese Medicine has shown good effects on breast fibrocystic changes. I have a patient who has been under my care for 4-5 years; she has a significant illness card for breast tumors. With proper management, her condition is quite...

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Understanding Diarrhea After Taking Traditional Chinese Medicine

Diarrhea after taking traditional Chinese medicine? Hello, doctor. I have been feeling very weak, and I experience headaches and abdominal discomfort around the time of my menstrual period. The blood flow is very light when I am inactive, so I went to see a traditional Chinese me...


Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: You may have a problem with blood deficiency, so the physician will prescribe blood-nourishing medications such as Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai) and Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu). However, these medications can be quite rich, and individuals with gastrointestinal issu...

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